by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at SHSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #14 out of 58 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, SHSU as a strong choice for general biology, ranked #361 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 361 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Texas | 16 of 78 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southwest Region | 23 of 119 |
Here is each degree level available for general biology at SHSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 145 |
| Master’s | 13 |
During the most recent reporting year, Sam Houston State University conferred 145 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
SHSU holds a strong position among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #14 out of 58 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 14 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 20 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 332 |
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at SHSU earn a median of $47,948 a year. This is lower than $55,820, the median for all majors at SHSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at SHSU, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $23,853 in student loans. This is below $24,902, the typical median for all majors at SHSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,856 | $15,696 |
| Fees | $3,372 | $3,372 |
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Among recent graduates, 28% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at SHSU were White. Roughly 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
SHSU conferred 75 bachelor’s completions in biomedical sciences, general recently — 71% to women and 29% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (32%).
SHSU granted 70 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 74% to women and 26% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (49%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at SHSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 13 |
